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YA romance writer/blogger/opinionated reader with a cringy sense of humor Represented by Amelia Appel at Triada US co-host of: @sparksandscribbles.bsky.social My links: https://linktr.ee/writerceci Read with me: https://creepingbetweenthemargins.com

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Hi! Not querying but I want to read a good wuxia book and wonder if you have any recs? πŸ™πŸΌ thanks!

11.03.2026 00:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

#sparksandscribbles
I love a good slow burn romance, a twisty mystery, and a nerve prickly horror. My favorite trope is probably opposite attracts, whether it be lovers, friendship, or just family dynamics. Some good yin and yang ☯️ is necessary for tension in all sorts of relationships! #writesky

09.03.2026 18:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Had the most vivid dream where I had a run in with three ginormous caged tigers…apparently it means I had suppressed fear or anxiety toward something, and that eventually that thing will resolve and I need to relax and let it take its course…gee, I wonder what I’m afraid of… #dream #writingcommunity

09.03.2026 08:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yay!!!!🎊🎊🎊🎊 good work!!!! Congrats!!!

08.03.2026 00:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sometimes you just have to trust the Big Magic and write like no one is watching. The result might give you a pleasant surprise when you go back to edit your pages. Chapters later, you might forget you were supposed to be marking on those pages. #writingcommunity #amediting #writesky

07.03.2026 04:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
β€œI write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I'm afraid of.” β€” Joss Whedon

β€œI write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I'm afraid of.” β€” Joss Whedon

Happy first Friday of March from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
#AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

06.03.2026 13:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just took my preteen daughter shopping for clothes today… Boy, did I identify as my dad…I wanted to sit on every bench and went to the bathroom every time we saw the sign, then ate a double cheeseburger with no cheese. #momlife

05.03.2026 04:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#sparksandscribbles
I used to think I write the best at night when my judgy filter is off, and edit the best during the day when my brain is more coherent. But lately I’ve been going with the flow, and it’s actually better! I feel more freedom and less obligated to glue my butt to the chair at night

02.03.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Haha I’m so happy to hear that! We all need to have some fun with life, even if it means gaslighting your kid πŸ˜‚

02.03.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hahahaha mama’s gotta have her fun πŸ˜‚

02.03.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Daughter brought up blood moon, and I tricked my son into believing we have werewolf gene and might turn into werewolves that night. Now he doesn’t want to wear his favorite pjs because he’s afraid he’d rip them when he transforms…when do I tell him I’m just kidding? #momlife

02.03.2026 04:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Tip of the day, do not panic at the sheer amount of the word β€œjust” you used in your manuscript when you have a protagonist named β€œJustin” πŸ˜‚ ctrl + F gave me a good adrenaline rush to start off the day! #writingcommunity #amediting

01.03.2026 13:18 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Perhaps the most important wisdom I learned today or in this lifetime:
This too shall pass.
#lifelesson

27.02.2026 20:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
β€œYes, it's hard to write, but it's harder not to.” β€” Carl Van Doren

β€œYes, it's hard to write, but it's harder not to.” β€” Carl Van Doren

Happy last Friday of February from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
#AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

27.02.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I do one search on Google about ballet dancer work outs (writing a short story on it), and now my social media feed is filled with Pilates workout apps πŸ‹οΈ lol, do they realize I’m not a dancer? #writer #writingcommunity

26.02.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#sparksandscribbles
"Be brave! You get to enjoy the world first!" might be my fav line in my current WIP.

I finished drafting this week, learned about a new genre, critiqued some wonderful books, and started outlining my new idea. Here's to another productive month in March! #writesky

25.02.2026 22:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In hardships and chaotic times, as much division as there is, it's almost easier to find your people in a way, to see who really cares and who is really caring.
I don't know about anyone else, but that's the silver lining I've been clinging to.

24.02.2026 15:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Funny how writing contemporary romance feels like I'm writing fantasy, because the contemporary world we live in feels like a dystopian chaos. #writerillusion #dystopianreality #romanceisfantasy

24.02.2026 14:59 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

#sparksandscribbles
Book club is a big one! It gets me out of my comfort zone and surprises me every time. Friend recommendations and Goodreads emails are great resources too! #books #readsky #reader

23.02.2026 15:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’›Love Me Tomorrow by Emiko Jean 2026 February Book Review

This book is a hilarious, genre-blending, wholesome love story that kept me on the edge of my seat. It's a reminder of why I enjoy YA stories so muchβ€”messy, energetic, and hopeful, in the most wonderful way. #booksky #bookreview #yaromance #readsky #EmikoJean #books

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21.02.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

haha it is good enough for me!!! happy firehorse year!!!

20.02.2026 19:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

LOL...i feel ya on that...my TBR is long enough to last me several lifetimes...
adding it to my list!!! thanks for the rec!

20.02.2026 19:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Haha thank you!!!! I love clementines!!!!!

20.02.2026 19:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Woooo! Is it YA or middle grade?

20.02.2026 19:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know Save the Cat! now has a book on horror? Did you know it’s fantastic? No? You’re welcome! It is abso-fxcking-lutely fantastic! #writingcommunity #writesky #amoutlining

20.02.2026 18:49 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh which one? I just got one in the arc that’s based on Taylor Swift songs but haven’t cracked it open yet!

20.02.2026 18:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
β€œA good rule for writers: Do not explain overmuch.” β€” Somerset Maugham

β€œA good rule for writers: Do not explain overmuch.” β€” Somerset Maugham

Happy Friday from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
#AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

20.02.2026 13:03 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

On the first day of new year, I managed to burn my finger from my kettle, forgot the ice cream I bought from the store in the trunk, and watched my husband drove off with it in 50 degree spring weather. Can I get a reboot of this new year? #icanteven #lunarnewyear

18.02.2026 23:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yay! 😁❀️❀️❀️ really enjoying your story!!!!

18.02.2026 23:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

nice! Yeah, i feel like the more you know the characters, the better certain names fit (or don't fit). I definitely changed one of my character names after draft 1 was completed!

18.02.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0